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5/16 SS Round Head Machine Screw (INCH)

5/16 SS Round Head Machine Screw (INCH)

ASME B18.6.3 5/16" stainless steel cheese head screws in A2 (304) grade with slotted drive. Inch-dimensioned narrow head for tight spaces at 5/16-inch diameter.

Specification #

Standard ANSI/ASME B18.6.3
Thread Coarse (standard)
Material Stainless Steel 304 (A2)
Grade A2-70
Stock In stock (304). Grade 316 available against bulk order
Head Type Round head
Drive Type Slotted
Thread Class Class 2A per ASME B1.1
Finish Plain/Passivated (stainless steel)

Dimension #

Dimension of SS Round Head Machine Screw (inch)

Size (inch) Thread Dia (min-max inch) Pitch (TPI) Length (inch) Thread Length (inch)
#6 0.138-0.138 32 0.50 0.50
#8 0.164-0.164 32 0.625 0.625
#10 0.190-0.190 24 0.75 0.75
1/4" 0.250-0.250 20 1.00 1.00
5/16" 0.3125-0.3125 18 1.25 1.25
  • All dimensions in inches, tolerance +/- 0.001 inch. Additional dimensions available on request.

Benefits #

The 5/16-inch stainless steel round head machine screw addresses fastening in imperial-dimensioned crowded panels. A2-70 grade provides 700 MPa tensile strength with inherent corrosion protection. The slotted drive eliminates the need for specialized driver bits. Simple head geometry keeps costs lower than cross-recessed alternatives for high-volume inch-specification assemblies.

Common Applications #

5/16" SS round head machine screws (inch) are specified for US-spec space-constrained fastening:

  • US-spec electrical panels
  • Legacy machinery wiring
  • Marine instrumentation (inch)
  • Industrial control panels (inch)
  • Lighting fixtures (inch spec)
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